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What will we eat in the future, and what are the most important food sustainability questions today?
Topics include animal rights, food emissions and advocacy.
Pavel Tahkovuori puhumassa yleisölle Suomi Areenassa

For schools

A visit works for a lesson, a theme day or a larger school event, for example in the main hall. Students get to ask the speakers questions at the end of the talk.

  • Lesson or lecture
  • Theme day
  • Whole-school event
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For companies and organizations

If you are looking for a helping hand for your event who keeps to the schedule and gets the audience involved, too, we are happy to offer hosting services backed by many years of experience.

  • Keynote
  • Introductory talk and audience discussion
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For events

Are you organizing an event or a training? Whether it is a primary school or a large trade fair, our inspiring speakers are a great fit for any event.

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  • Hosting and moderation
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Our speakers

Benjamin Pitkänen
Benjamin Pitkänen
Executive Director
benjamin.pitkanen@viralvegans.fi
+358 40 223 0222
About

Pitkänen is a well-known Finnish non-fiction author and public figure. Benjamin is an inspiring and energetic speaker who brings the pain points of Finnish animal production to light in his talks. He also tells his own story: how did a young man who grew up in Central Asia and loved ham casserole and milk become one of Finland’s best-known vegan influencers? 

Pavel Tahkovuori
Pavel Tahkovuori
Creative Director
pavel.tahkovuori@viralvegans.fi
About

Tahkovuori is a non-fiction author and sustainability expert with a long background in market research and a knack for understanding consumer trends. A business school graduate, Tahkovuori is a curious lover of statistics and a versatile storyteller whose fact-based videos have gathered millions of views.

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Panel discussions

Our food sustainability experts offer sharp and inspiring perspectives on everything from the environment and animal rights to the food transition and the future of agriculture.

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Moderation and hosting

If you are looking for a helping hand for your event who keeps to the schedule and gets the audience involved, too, we are happy to offer hosting services backed by many years of experience.

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Paneelikeskustelu Suomi Areenassa
Library and school visits

Are you organizing an event or a training? Whether it is a primary school or a large trade fair, our inspiring speakers are a great fit for any event.

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Media mentions

Puhuja keskustelee opiskelijoiden kanssa luentosalissa

Viral vegan

HS followed how a vegan activist’s lecture went at an upper secondary school in Espoo.

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Benjamin Pitkänen ja Pavel Tahkovuori portailla kirjat kädessä

”Animals We Love And Eat” goes behind the scenes of animal production

According to Tahkovuori and Pitkänen, the status of animals in society is linked to the mental health crisis among young people.

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Mia Takula and Benjamin Pitkänen work for animals so that the planet has a future

Mia Takula and Benjamin Pitkänen, who represent different generations, rose to public attention with their much-discussed stunts. Now they explain what we should understand about the state of animal rights in Finland.

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Pavel Tahkovuori ja Benjamin Pitkänen

A burger photographer became an animal rights activist – ”The whole system is needless suffering for animals”

Non-fiction authors Pavel Tahkovuori and Benjamin Pitkänen shed light on the harsh reality of Finnish animal production.

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Pavel Tahkovuori of the animal rights organization Viral Vegans gives five reasons to go vegan

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Media mentions

Puhuja keskustelee opiskelijoiden kanssa luentosalissa

Viral vegan

HS followed how a vegan activist’s lecture went at an upper secondary school in Espoo.

Read more...

Full Name

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.

Watch the broadcast
Benjamin Pitkänen ja Pavel Tahkovuori portailla kirjat kädessä

”Animals We Love And Eat” goes behind the scenes of animal production

According to Tahkovuori and Pitkänen, the status of animals in society is linked to the mental health crisis among young people.

Read more...

Mia Takula and Benjamin Pitkänen work for animals so that the planet has a future

Mia Takula and Benjamin Pitkänen, who represent different generations, rose to public attention with their much-discussed stunts. Now they explain what we should understand about the state of animal rights in Finland.

Read more...
Pavel Tahkovuori ja Benjamin Pitkänen

A burger photographer became an animal rights activist – ”The whole system is needless suffering for animals”

Non-fiction authors Pavel Tahkovuori and Benjamin Pitkänen shed light on the harsh reality of Finnish animal production.

Read more...

Pavel Tahkovuori of the animal rights organization Viral Vegans gives five reasons to go vegan

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.

Read more...

Media mentions

Burgerikuvaajasta tuli eläinoikeusaktivisti – ”Koko järjestelmä on eläimille turhaa kärsimystä”
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Mia Takula ja Benjamin Pitkänen tekevät töitä eläinten puolesta, jotta maapallolla olisi tulevaisuus
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”Rakkaat eläimet joita syömme” sukeltaa eläintuotannon kulisseihin
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Feedback

Puhuja lavalla yleisön edessä

"Pavel’s visit to our upper secondary school was a success in every way. He presented strong arguments for animal rights calmly and without unnecessary shock tactics, and showed how easily we in Finland, too, close our eyes to the suffering of farmed animals. The talk sparked lively discussion, and the students’ feedback was full of praise."

Arno Kotro
Teacher of philosophy and secular ethics, Herttoniemi Upper Secondary School

"The talk gave us a lot to think about and encouraged everyone to reflect on the impact of their own choices. Students got to take part in the discussion by asking questions, which Pitkänen and Tahkovuori answered. The most memorable part was hearing about and seeing the harsh conditions animals face on farms. It was important to hear new perspectives on a topical issue, and we are grateful to our guests for their interesting talk."

Students of Ii Upper Secondary School

"A visit from Viral Vegans also fits really well into an upper secondary school course on philosophical ethics. In the group’s feedback, the visit was mentioned as one of the best things about the course. Many students said they had learned something new and had their prejudices overturned. The Viral Vegans visit was also a good way to meet the key goals of the national core curriculum for upper secondary schools."

Kanerva Lattu
Teacher, Savitaipale Upper Secondary School

"A visit from Viral Vegans also fits really well into an upper secondary school course on philosophical ethics. In the group’s feedback, the visit was mentioned as one of the best things about the course. Many students said they had learned something new and had their prejudices overturned. The Viral Vegans visit was also a good way to meet the key goals of the national core curriculum for upper secondary schools."

Kanerva Lattu
Teacher, Savitaipale Upper Secondary School

Feedback

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"Pavel’s visit to our upper secondary school was a success in every way. He presented strong arguments for animal rights calmly and without unnecessary shock tactics, and showed how easily we in Finland, too, close our eyes to the suffering of farmed animals. The talk sparked lively discussion, and the students’ feedback was full of praise."

Arno Kotro
Teacher of philosophy and secular ethics, Herttoniemi Upper Secondary School
“

"The talk gave us a lot to think about and encouraged everyone to reflect on the impact of their own choices. Students got to take part in the discussion by asking questions, which Pitkänen and Tahkovuori answered. The most memorable part was hearing about and seeing the harsh conditions animals face on farms. It was important to hear new perspectives on a topical issue, and we are grateful to our guests for their interesting talk."

Students of Ii Upper Secondary School
“

"A visit from Viral Vegans also fits really well into an upper secondary school course on philosophical ethics. In the group’s feedback, the visit was mentioned as one of the best things about the course. Many students said they had learned something new and had their prejudices overturned. The Viral Vegans visit was also a good way to meet the key goals of the national core curriculum for upper secondary schools."

Kanerva Lattu
Teacher, Savitaipale Upper Secondary School

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